CHAPTER-2
INDUSTRY & COMPANY PROFILE
INDUSTRY PROFILE
Indian retail scenario
The retail scenario is one of the fastest growing industries in India over the last couple of years. India retail industry comprises of organized retail and unorganized retail sector. Traditionally the retail market in India was largely unorganized; however with changing consumer preferences, organized retail is gradually becoming popular. Unorganized retailing consists of small and medium grocery store, medicine stores, sabzi mandi, kirana stores, paan shops etc. More than 90% of retailing in India fall into the unorganized sector, the organized sector is largely concentrated in big cities. Organized retail in India is expected to grow 25-30 per cent yearly and is
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2,00,000 crore (US$45 billion) and could yield 10 to 15 million retail jobs in the coming five years; currently this industry employs 8 % of the working population.
India continues to be among the most attractive countries for global retailers. According to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, approximately US$ 47.43 million was the amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow as on September 2009, in single-brand retail trading.
India's overall retail sector is expected to rise to US$ 833 billion by 2013 and to US$ 1.3 trillion by 2018, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent.
More than 80% of the retail industry in the country is concentrated in the large cities. A study reveals that among the more than 20 locations, for organized retail in India, Mumbai was found to be the most preferred location followed closely by Bengaluru in the second position.
Retail formats in India
Hyper marts/supermarkets: large self-servicing outlets offering products from a variety of categories.
Mom-and-pop stores: they are family owned business catering to small sections; they are individually handled retail outlets and have a personal
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Convenience stores: are located in residential areas with slightly higher prices goods due to the convenience offered.
Shopping malls: the biggest form of retail in India, malls offers customers a mix of all types of products and services including entertainment and food under a single roof.
E-trailers: are retailers providing online buying and selling of products and services.
Discount stores: these are factory outlets that give discount on the MRP.
Vending: it is a relatively new entry, in the retail sector. Here beverages, snacks and other small items can be bought via vending
Type of production The business will be involved in Tertiary Production. Tertiary production is a sector that provides services that are important to the first two stages of production. This is where the business will offer services.
Back in 1984, GameStop was not initially a video game retailer. The original name was called Babbage Inc. from Dallas, Texas. With the rise of video games becoming a popular past time hobby for Americans, the company grew financially well. The name GameStop did not appear until 1996, where they expanded across the United States and even have a few stores in Buffalo, New York.
According to IBISWorld, the domestic appliance retailing industry is expected to bring about $13.8 billion in revenue in 2016-17, with growth of 2.4% over the five years through
Publix Market was founded in 1930 as a privately-owned company in Winter Haven, Florida by George Jenkins. The founder had two main focuses. The first was to create the best shopping experience for his customers. The second is to create the best working environment for his employees. They have continued to have growth in a very challenging retail space.
In her essay, “In Praise of Chain Stores”, Virginia Postrel hails the progressiveness of chain stores and counters arguments made against them. As a frequent shopper in my city, I have experienced the benefits of chain stores and how they affect the locals that shop in them. I believe that chain stores have not turned Augusta into a boring city because they are familiar even to those new to the area, they have a high standard of quality and service, and provide fair fixed prices. First, Postrel quotes Thomas Friedman in her essay, stating that “…America is mind numbingly monotonous- the most boring country to tour; because ‘everywhere looks like everwhere else…’ the familiarity of a Walmart to someone new to Augusta may be a relief,
1. Rivalry among existing competitors The retail industry is extremely competitive. Here in Canada we enjoy large well established retailers such as Hudson Bay, Costco, and Canadian Tire. According to Statistics Canada “Chain stores, defined as operating four or more locations within the same industry group and under the same legal ownership, have been incrementally increasing market share for more than 10 years” .
One of our strongest competition and one of the most direct competition of our Company. Macy’s has undoubtedly one of the scariest retailers out there, their strategies are reasonably similar to ours. Both are two of the oldest retailers operating today. Both with over more than 100 years in business.
As rules and some conditions of retail terms, normally the shopping Centre gives one month rent free period for new retailers to prepare and set up their new shops. And there is also have non-cash discount which is about 3% for rental fee. 3. Market Research As it has mention above, New South Wales(NSW) contributes the largest GDP compare to others nations’ GDP all over Australia.
When you first walk through the doors of Shoprite, you notice the floral section. The selection of flowers, plants and bouquets is numerous and attractive to the eye. The departments of the store are thought out intensively. The produce section, the meat section, the juices and dairy products and the main course in the middle of the store, the grocery products such as junk foods and other packaged goods are put in the middle of the store. In “The Supermarket: Prime Real Estate” by Marion Nestle, the author describes grocery stores as: “You are supposed to feel daunted-bewildered by all the choices and forced to wander through the aisles in search of the items you came to buy” (pg 496).
Publix is known as a retail or merchandising industry. Publix is known as one of the most productive food merchant in America. Admirably well tell, Publix is the most beneficial basic supply chain in the country: Its net edges, 5.6% in 2012, beat out Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Publix has become the seventh-biggest privately owned business in the U.S. with over $28 billion in sales.
Dillards, Inc versus Nordstrom, Inc. FI305.001 Michelle Miller, Phillip Stowe, Daniel Carr Table of Contents Firm Overview……………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Critique……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Financial Statements and Ratios………………………………………………………….. 8 Firm Overview Nordstrom’s and Dillard’s are both retail stores categorized within the family clothing retail industry. They fall into this category because they each provide clothing lines for men, women and children; they exemplify the marketing trope: for “the whole family”.
The retail brand has formed a close association with its employees thus ensuring that they also play an active part in decision making. In effect, the company has divided itself into different segments that enable the manufacturers to produce goods that move fast within the
While vis-ual merchandising is set of activities most commonly inside the store aimed at attracting consumer attention, merchandising can be defined as set
marginal compared to that of shopping first hand because people generally don't want second hand electronics. This is because as technology ages it becomes obsolete. Threat of new entry (Low): The threat of new entry is classified as low for the retailers in the electronic industry. Joining the market to compete with developed retailers takes not only a large investment, in which most people don't have the resources to obtain, but also it takes time for consumers to become devoted to your company. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (High): With having the top manufactures like Sony, Apple and Samsung providing the public with the latest and greatest invention.
3. Chapter 2 – Methodology 3.1 Introduction This chapter challenges all levels of knowledge, according to the ‘Bloom’s taxonomy’ method. Within this chapter the aim is to focus on a specific US clothing line called American Apparel, founded in 1989 by a Canadian named Dov Charney. Today, this company is based in all corners of the world, however its main quarters are in Los Angeles, California.